JwRosenthal
·I think it refers to shallower diving that does not entail scuba gear (e.g. a wetsuit).
Did somebody say Snorkel? 😗
I think it refers to shallower diving that does not entail scuba gear (e.g. a wetsuit).
I think it refers to shallower diving that does not entail scuba gear (e.g. a wetsuit).
I have these 3 models, they often are refered to as Tropic sport, Tropic Original/Weave, Tropic star.
But there is also a lesser known model called Tropic 2000 which I have never tested.
Silly question - does anyone know why they were called skin diver? And what’s the definition of a skin diver?
Thanks for helping me reach enlightenment.
And here is the one I own. Getting photos of it proved somewhat difficult as it is quite reflective. It's a Jubilee skin diver from 1972, which was made in France and has a Lorsa P75 movement. The movement needs service (or replacement) as it's not currently working. But it is an all stainless case, and is quite large for a vintage diver at 38mm not including the crown. The crystal is acrylic, and the bezel seems to be bakelite, but has a very shiny and faded reflective surface. Jubilee were a sub-brand of Longines-Wittnauer.
What is funny about this watch is that the case is in absolutely stellar condition, with very little wear, but the bezel is well worn looking and missing the pip. The dial has a few spots where the very shiny black lacquer like paint has flaked, but over all it is still attractive.
Just did a quick eBay check and there are several cheap “running” watches with L75’s out there that would be great donors as they are truly fugly.
It’s one of the things I love about these cheap divers- parts are abundant and whole donors can be had for the price of lunch.
That's a good idea - I'm personally not equipped to do a movement swap unfortunately, and the cost to me would outweigh what it is worth (although asking prices on these seem to be all over the map). I should throw it up in the for sale section and see if someone wants to trade me something for it.
All I can say is, thank the watch gods that I can't really do with an external-bezel watch under 38 or 39mm, otherwise I'd own every single one of these I came across! As it stands though, I've been tempted into two purchases which will be arriving this week....
@Syrte as far as I can tell, besides the term being used for a type of diving as outlined in previous posts - a "skin diver" watch is a diver with less features than an ISO dive watch - namely, a bidirectional friction bezel and a pull-out crown, and a lower WR rating (usually 100m or less).
Mine is 38mm.... 😉
Some of them were 37- 38’s, like my Helbros. There are certain cases that were used widely that have very similar case shape and bezel (like @rcs914 ’s Jubilee) which is usually the tell. They are out there, you just have to hunt.
Well this is interesting! I managed to get the back off of it and evidently the movement was somehow bound up slightly as the watch just started to run without issue. I set it to the correct time. Let's see how long it manages to keep going.
I guess it's my "poor man's" 62MAS 👍
https://www.thewatchsite.com/threads/seiko-6217-62mas-vs-the-devils-diver.22742/
All I can say is, thank the watch gods that I can't really do with an external-bezel watch under 38 or 39mm, otherwise I'd own every single one of these I came across! As it stands though, I've been tempted into two purchases which will be arriving this week....
@Syrte as far as I can tell, besides the term being used for a type of diving as outlined in previous posts - a "skin diver" watch is a diver with less features than an ISO dive watch - namely, a bidirectional friction bezel and a pull-out crown, and a lower WR rating (usually 100m or less).